Show up

verb

To come to a place or event.

She said she would come to my party, but she didn't show up.
Visual representation of "show up" - To come to a place or event

Often appears as...

  • show up late
  • show up uninvited
verb

To perform better or be more successful than someone else.

He always tries to show up his colleagues at work.
Visual representation of "show up" - To perform better or be more successful than someone else

Often appears as...

  • show up someone
  • show up oneself

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be easily seen or noticed.

The bright color of the dress really shows up in photos.
Visual representation of "show up" - To be easily seen or noticed

Often appears as...

  • show up easily
  • show up clearly
verb

To come to a place or event.

She said she would come to my party, but she didn't show up.
Visual representation of "show up" - To come to a place or event

Often appears as...

  • show up late
  • show up uninvited
verb

To perform better or be more successful than someone else.

He always tries to show up his colleagues at work.
Visual representation of "show up" - To perform better or be more successful than someone else

Often appears as...

  • show up someone
  • show up oneself

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be easily seen or noticed.

The bright color of the dress really shows up in photos.
Visual representation of "show up" - To be easily seen or noticed

Often appears as...

  • show up easily
  • show up clearly
Definition 1 of 3
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Expected Arrival

Used when someone or something is expected but hasn't arrived yet.

Illustration for Expected Arrival
Everyone was at the meeting on time, but Mark didn't show up.
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Possible Disappointment

Can indicate disappointment if someone does not appear as anticipated.

Illustration for Possible Disappointment
The team waited for their coach to show up, but he never did.
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Event Attendance

Often refers to attending events like parties, meetings, or appointments.

Illustration for Event Attendance
Even though it was raining, over fifty people showed up to the concert.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expected Arrival

Used when someone or something is expected but hasn't arrived yet.

Illustration for Expected Arrival
Everyone was at the meeting on time, but Mark didn't show up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Possible Disappointment

Can indicate disappointment if someone does not appear as anticipated.

Illustration for Possible Disappointment
The team waited for their coach to show up, but he never did.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Event Attendance

Often refers to attending events like parties, meetings, or appointments.

Illustration for Event Attendance
Even though it was raining, over fifty people showed up to the concert.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expected Arrival

Used when someone or something is expected but hasn't arrived yet.

Illustration for Expected Arrival
Everyone was at the meeting on time, but Mark didn't show up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Possible Disappointment

Can indicate disappointment if someone does not appear as anticipated.

Illustration for Possible Disappointment
The team waited for their coach to show up, but he never did.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Event Attendance

Often refers to attending events like parties, meetings, or appointments.

Illustration for Event Attendance
Even though it was raining, over fifty people showed up to the concert.
Visual representation of the word "Show up"

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